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This is getting frustrating, everywhere I see to keep the weight training workouts no more than 46 or 42 minutes but I just can't do it! I have gotten down to about 75 minutes on average but even that feels like I am sacrificing my form and rushing thru some of it.
What exactly are the reasons one is not supposed to go over that time limit? I can't find an explanation to know if I am ruining my workout or not. I know I am building muscle because I have gained several pounds in the first week but my clothes are not tighter... I would be much bigger if I put on 4 pounds of fat, right?
Am I stressing over this too much?
Thanks for any help!
--- Kitty
Hi Kitty,
Getting into the routine takes some planning. I have just finished week 3 and I have totally familiarized myself with where all the benches and weights I need are located. If I am working with dumbbells I do the exercises right by the dumbbell rack. I switch out and get right back to it within my one minute rest between sets. For example my chest exercises are Bench Press and Flyes. I take my one minute rest between sets on bench press to change weights and get situated for the next set. On the last rest for bench press I also go grab the dumbbells necessary for my set of flyes that will immediately follow the last set of bench press. I like the pace and it keeps me focused. One minute does go fast and I make sure to not go over.
I use the two minute rest between say chest and shoulders to quickly put back any weights I used and set up for my dumbbell military press thingies. I quickly look at my worksheet to see what weights I will use and go to it. If the gym is not busy (and I try to go when it is not) I might even line up the dumbbells so I can quickly grab them. Depending on what else is going on I will take a sip of water.
One minute goes very fast, usually just changing weights (especially with barbells and clamps) usually takes the one minute I need. I am always moving.
The reason for trying to get done within a set period of time is so that you get your heart rate up in intervals just like for cardio..and so that your muscles have the time to relax but not totally. Others may be able to describe the science of it better.
Congratulations by the way for getting through your workouts no matter what time you achieve.
Kitty post an example of your workout for me if you don't mind?
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If you are just starting, it may take a bit more time. I remember when I first started I was taking about 75 minutes and couldn't get enough rest. Now I am at 30-40 minutes. It just seems to get faster when you're used to it.
Thanks James and Cali for the support! Part of me is venting, but am also worried that there is a specific reason the program is this way and I am not getting the full benefit, or worse am being detrimental to my progress.
Kitty post an example of your workout for me if you don't mind?
Here is my Day 10 workout, from yesterday. It was slightly different from my planned workout, lowered the weight on a couple that I could not lift for the complete set, but I am only posting the actual workout, unless you need to see the plan too. I workout at home and my dumbbell set goes from 2-10 pounds, after that I am doubling up or screwing and unscrewing weights on bars, which takes too much time :( I am buying a set of 15's this weekend though. Still should have been only around 60 minutes with that extra time between?
Actual Start Time 5:16 Actual End Time 6:31 Time to Complete 75 min.
oops, it cut off the intensity level of my table, sorry I didn't do it right
Kitty this looks really good. I agree with the comment below about getting in the groove and with time you will get faster. I think you underestimate your ability ("I know there is lots of room for improvement) because this really does look good. Be confident in what you are doing and when you are feeling low, come here and let us help you. I wouldn't change the specific exercises for at least 2 weeks until you've pulled your times in a little. Is 5:16 the time you lift your first dumbbell or the time you walk in to the gym? Also I find that wearing my ipod really helps me to stay on task. People have to go out of their way to interupt you.
Thanks, I needed that positive reinforcement today.
5:16 is the time I look at the clock and write it down in my journal right before I sit down on the weight bench. It was earlier than my planned start time of 5:30 but still ended after my planned end time of 6:20, even tried to plan it running a bit long.
I was thinking I would change exercises every 4 weeks but might just keep with the same ones to try to stay within time. This is my 3rd upper body workout, my first was 74 minutes and my second was 102 minutes. I stopwatch my rest minutes and sometimes lose count of my reps so do extra if I can and am not sure. My first lower body was 107 minutes and the second was not timed cuz I forgot to write down the start time. I am getting good workouts but not fast ones.
Burning fat or not, I seem to have problems if I don't eat before weights.
Still on a learning curve too, and scared I am messing up every time I turn around. Fighting perfectionism and a desire to not do it at all if I can't do it right...sorry, I'm a not having a good day today. Had to stop cardio early to use the bathroom and am beating myself up for everything, doom and gloom this morning...
If you have time, read the post called "What is Your Abyss". Be pateint with yourself, love you some you as Sharon would say and stay the course. I would try to be concious of the time, but not over worried about it at this point. Focus on proper form, pay attention to muscle contraction and the rest will come. By the time you hit your 6th UBWO you'll feel much more confident.
Great job Kitty, keep moving forward!
Thank you Michelle, could you possibly point me to that post? I tried a search but did not see it... also, is anyone else having trouble with the site? Not the BFL part, only the forum sections?
I'm new to this, and I can relate to your frustration. My upper body workouts are taking about 55 minutes and lower are taking about 45. On the positive side though, you (and I) are doing something positive. And for me, it's better to move forward imperfectly rather than to not move forward at all.
Challenge 2 over here. My upper body can take me as little as 35ish minutes to well over an hour. You'll get a rhythm. I used to be spot on 46 minutes for UBWO. Once I knew I could do it, it didn't matter anymore. :-)
Keep the faith!
Faithful Renee :0)
It used to take me longer than an hour also but now the upperbody takes me 50 minutes and the lower body takes me 40 minutes, I think one of the things that causes people to take longer is that they usually take longer than 1 minute rest in between sets, the minute rest in between sets starts the moment your finished the previous set, however some people wait till they have put back the weights they were using and pick up the next set of weights and then process to start their minute rest, this is wrong, you need to include this is your rest minute
Just thought I'd bump this thread and see how your are coming along with your timing?
IMHO, I don't think you should be changing exercises every 4 weeks.. ...I don't know your story - whether this is your first time working out or first time in a long time but working out is, just like this program, building a foundation. The better you get at the exercises you are learning, then the easier transition becomes to new exercises. As long as you are able to hit the intensities with these exercises, stick with them for now until you get that timing down.
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Before charges of prostitution in Kennebunk set off a media frenzy, the most high-profile case that Kathryn Slattery had handled as York County's district attorney involved a puppy mill in Buxton.
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Now, Slattery and Deputy District Attorney Justine McGettigan, the lead prosecutor in the prostitution case, are under the glare of scrutiny, from the public and from experts and attorneys -- those who are connected to the case and some who aren't.
Some observers say they're surprised at how the prosecutors have handled aspects of the case, in particular the slow, drop-by-drop release of information including the names of alleged prostitution clients of Alexis Wright. More names are expected to be released Friday on the Kennebunk Police Department's biweekly crime blotter.
Others say it's premature to criticize the work of local detectives or the District Attorney's Office without knowing what information they have.
Everyone, though, appears to agree that the case is without legal precedent, at least in Maine.
While it's not uncommon for high-profile criminal cases to drag on for months with legal maneuvering, the prosecution has raised eyebrows with its deliberate approach in this case involving mostly misdemeanors whose typical punishment is a fine on par with a parking ticket.
"I don't understand the benefit, to anyone, of dragging it out like this," said Paul Aranson, a former prosecutor who's now a defense attorney representing one of the suspected clients. "It will be interesting to see how it plays out."
According to court documents, police began investigating Wright in February after word began to spread that she was using her Zumba dance studio for illicit activities. The investigation went public in July with the arrest of Mark Strong, a businessman in Thomaston who police say acted as Wright's business partner.
Evidence seized from Wright's studio and her home in Wells connected her to Strong through bank records and explicit video footage.
Wright wasn't charged until early October, when a York County grand jury indicted her on 106 counts, most of them promoting prostitution or engaging in prostitution. She also is charged with theft by deception, evasion of income tax and failure to pay tax.
The case has drawn national attention, for its lurid details and what authorities say is a list of as many as 150 clients, including some well-known figures.
Daniel Lilley, Strong's attorney, has accused Slattery's office of mishandling the case, citing its failure to provide him with evidence.
Lilley has played a key role in drawing public interest to the case. As soon as his client was charged, Lilley said he would fight to make sure the list of clients was released.
He also created buzz by telling reporters that the list includes prominent figures. So far, the best known name has been that of James A. Soule, a former mayor of South Portland.
In the one major court hearing in the case so far, in early October, McGettigan drew Lilley's ire when she told the judge that Strong's computer contained "markers" consistent with child pornography. Lilley said he was blind-sided by that claim and has denied it.
Justice Nancy Mills responded by telling prosecutors to be more prepared to share information.
Wright's attorney, Sarah Churchill, has not been as outspoken in her criticism, saying only, "There are things about the investigation and the way the prosecution has been handled that are certainly unusual."
McGettigan has declined to comment on the case in the last few weeks. She did not return calls for comment this week.
Slattery issued a news release last month saying her office will not comment on any pending cases.
Robert Ruffner, a defense lawyer who is not involved in the case, said he's not surprised by their silence.
"They are not at all looking for headlines. They could care less about that. They want to do what's right for the process, including for the people charged. They're not looking to make a big deal of it because they can," Ruffner said.
Melvyn Zarr, a professor at the University of Maine School of Law, said he doesn't know whether the prosecutors are correct in charging suspects in waves or should have waited to charge them all at once.
"You have to be in the prosecutor's shoes," he said. "It's a function of adequate resources and time. You have to investigate the case. In an ideal world, you would have infinite resources."
Zarr said the case is so unusual that it is hard to analyze at all.
McGettigan, who has been a prosecutor for many years, is now undoubtedly involved in her most high-profile case.
Slattery has been a prosecutor for more than two decades, and has been district attorney since 2010. She succeeded Mark Lawrence, who held the office for eight years.
In her two years as the county's top prosecutor, Slattery has largely stayed out of the media spotlight, except in one drawn-out case in 2011 that involved animal-cruelty charges. Slattery was criticized for accepting a plea agreement.
Ruffner described both women as experienced professionals.
McGettigan, he said, is always very prepared and brings no "baggage" to a case.
"Don't think that you're going to be able to win a case or win an argument because she's not ready," Ruffner said.
Slattery isn't afraid of any trial or argument and doesn't engage in posturing, Ruffner said.
J.P. DeGrinney, a defense attorney who represents several of the suspected clients, said he believes both prosecutors are pursuing the public good as they see it.
"They don't make a lot of noise and get the job done," he said.
The police investigation has drawn its share of speculation.
Churchill said prosecutors usually wait until an investigation is mostly finished before bringing charges. But the investigation in this case has continued since police first searched Wright's home and office in February.
Since Strong and Wright were indicted, Kennebunk police have been issuing court summonses to alleged clients and releasing their names in small batches. So far, 39 names have been released, on Oct. 16 and Oct. 26. Every time new names are released, there is renewed interest in the case.
Lt. Anthony Bean Burpee, head of the Kennebunk Police Department's detective division, said clients are being charged as the evidence is processed and as the prosecution develops probable cause.
"This process can be faster for some individuals than others," Bean Burpee said. "It really is dependent upon how much cooperation investigators are able to obtain and how fast evidence can be processed."
Even the way in which the defendants' names were first released was controversial. After last-minute attempts were made in court to keep the names private, Kennebunk police released the first batch without identifying features such as middle initials, addresses or ages.
That caused confusion and drew criticism from men with the same names as men on the list. A judge then decided that Kennebunk police should re-issue the list with more identifying information.
Given what has happened over the last several months, it's hard to predict what will happen next.
Most lawyers said it's unlikely that any men will take their cases to trial and risk additional scrutiny, although some may want to try to clear their names.
It's much more likely that the cases against Wright and Strong will go to trial.
That would shift attention to Mills, the justice who was brought in to oversee the case after Justice Joyce Wheeler recused herself.
Mills has a reputation as a "highly respected, strict, no-nonsense" judge, said Jim Burke, a University of Maine School of Law professor.
"I'm sure that her name went into the running because it was known she could keep control of the case. She's not going to let things slip up," Burke said.
Burke said he doesn't think that Mills will let the case go on any longer than necessary.
"One of the problems that the state may have with Justice Mills is she may want to move the case along quickly, and if they're not ready to move, it may be dismissed," Burke said. "She does not suffer fools gladly. You'd better do your job right."
He described the case as a "soap opera car wreck."
"You want to have a good judge for those because they're already a circus," Burke said. "You don't want them spinning out of control.
Staff Writers Scott Dolan and Ann S. Kim contributed to this report.
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I still have the box from my Iphone and Ipod Touch, so I know I'd keep the packaging from this. Very beautiful, I am considering my own design.
Very nice. Also I want that Inglourious Basterds poster in the second photo!


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Well it is often a combination of the site you are on and where you usually visit.
Google uses a cookie that provides relevant information to trigger ads that you may be interested in.
I guess I've been looking for love in all the wrong places. Any guesses what word AdSence is triggered on?
Well it is often a combination of the site you are on and where you usually visit.
Google uses a cookie that provides relevant information to trigger ads that you may be interested in.
For instance: When you look at, the site you are on, is what is going to come up basically and in your area. If like me, I am forever looking into Criminal and Law things, & sites, that is what comes up. All the lawyers in my area. It will specify, in my area. How does it know my area? By the cookie, cookie.
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AdSense will trigger on words on the page. In this case the word it triggered on is "Love" so it was a rhetorical question.
AdSense does also track other sites you visit and even your google searches, so if you were previously searching for a lawn mower, there is good chance there will be ads for lawn mowers on a plumbing forum.
That is funny.
Once an ad came up on mine offering me a site where it sued other lawyers, I guess a hard thing to do in their field. I had another where it thought I was a male and was soliciting me to enlarge a body part, lol. That ain't goin work.
You might want to download and run CCleaner. It removes cookies, temporary internet files, cleans out index.dat among other things. I run it frequently on both computers. Not sure about the protocol for posting links here, so to be safe, I won't. Just Google CCleaner and you'll get there.
I don't use Internet Explorer unless I have to. I've used Mozilla Firefox, but last year began using Google Chrome because it's faster and you can sync your favorites or bookmarks so they'll be the same on each computer. There is an add on called Ad Block Plus that will run on both Chrome and Firefox. This will get rid of the ads, and help clean things up.
My cat and I play the "pen" game. He wins. I love your picture!
I sit the pen on my desk, he knocks it off, I pick it up, he knocks it off, I pick it up, we play until, I get tired.
As with your kitty, Sierra always wins. The same day I took that picture, she attempted to yank out the Flash Drive with her teeth. Then she lifted the phone off its cradle and dropped it on the desk. She and her "brother" Tyler are sometimes both up on the desk at once, especially when I'm in a hurry and trying to type a note or do paperwork before heading to work. Pens get lifted out of their cup, things get knocked onto the floor and any paper lying on the desk becomes a bed or a chew toy. Both come running at the sound of the scanner / printer. Sierra tries to crawl behind the printer, usually knocking over the left speaker and pushing the cable modem and wireless router around whenever I'm trying to print something. Both block the screen so I can't see what I'm doing. Then if all else fails to get my attention, I'm apt to get two paws wrapped around my wrist and then "little teeth". I'm a softie and will put up with things that the cats do that I would never tolerate from any human.
I've been thinking of taking Chrome out for a test run. I was using FireFox for a while and managed to pick up some malware with it.
1) Adsense "reads" all the web pages that inserts the adsense ad - and makes the ad relevant to the contents. It's not examining YOU, it's examining the WEB PAGE.
2) Google does use cookies to track you, but that has no bearing on what ads are displayed to you. You can take cookie countermeasures with chrome extensions and the ads remain the same.
Personally - I have no issues with Google Adsense. The reason is that if I am on a photography web site I would rather see ads about cameras than golf clubs !!! Know what I mean. I want to see ads about products that interest me.
On one IT site that I was a moderator on, we were having a bit of fun with AdSense by seeding the ads with certain words in our posts.
I've been puzzled by the supposed gender confusion with AdSense showing me girly stuff and it finally dawned on me. No, I'm not in the closet and not coming out of the closet either.
First off, a bit of background... I work in IT and am on call 24/7 so my laptop gets turned on the moment I get home and only gets turned off in the morning as I leave for work. As I mentioned before, I logon with my GMail account and google search remembers me. I have nothing to hide from google.
My wife has her own laptop but lately she's been leaving it upstairs in her office and uses mine instead. Since google remembers me, it's become gender confused. LOL
It just dawned on me when she came home with a bunch of new clothes and modelling them for me. I return my gaze to my laptop to see an ad for womens clothing and DOH! The light came on.


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There may NOT always be a desire for her. Remember, I can only speak from my own experience. I'm certainly not trying to put the worst-case scenario in your head, and just because he still thinks of her occasionally doesn't mean he does still have a desire for her. I do have lots of exes that I still "think" of, and even think about aspects of the relationship, both positive and negative (sex, things we did socially, stuff we talked about, etc.) without having any sort of desire to re-live those experiences. The case of my OP was very different in a lot of ways, and I don't mean it to be representative of how *all* WSs relate to the memory of their affair partner.
Look at it in terms of an alcoholic: yes, an alcoholic is an alcoholic (which means they can never have another drink, IMO, just like a WS should never have contact with their OP) but there are varying degrees. One alcoholic may be able to sit at a bar stool and be perfectly content with their ice water while their friend is right next to them enjoying a rum and coke, and not be tempted in the least to order one of their own. A different alcoholic, on the other hand, might not even be able to sit on the couch in their own home and watch the game if their buddy is next to them drinking a beer. Both alcoholics take the same action---not having a drink---but the atmosphere leading up to that action is different for each person: one can overcome the temptation, while the other wouldn't be able to unless he completely removed himself from the situation (or removed the situation from him).
I fall into that "second alcoholic" category. I was unable to interact with the OP in even an "innocent" way because no matter how businesslike our contact, it always led to more. Other WSs do not look at it that way. They can look at their OP every day and feel nothing. They can even talk with OP (in the context of work, for instance) and keep it professional. Is it always going to be in the back of his mind? Sure. That's just a fact, and it's a shitty consequence of the A. But it's not necessarily going to lead anywhere...I sure don't want to worry you unnecessarily.
I am also a firm, firm believer in "out of sight, out of mind." The longer he is away from her, I think the more his feelings and memories will fade. See, I was never "out of sight" of the OP. If I had been, even if down the road things worked out to where we had to see each other again, I think things might have turned out very differently. I'm not blaming the fact that I saw him at work for having an affair. There was no excuse; I should have worked harder---internally---to put him out of my mind regardless of whether I saw him or not, and if I couldn't do that I should have damn well had some strong boundaries in place to deal with the ACTIONS that resulted from those feelings. That's where I failed.
When it comes right down to it, though, that's where WSs who are doing the right thing will succeed: they will work through their feelings and choose the commitments they made on their wedding day and again on D-day OVER the fleeting inappropriate "feeling" resulting from seeing the OP.
Is your H in IC? I think that might help him really see the thoughts about the OP for what they are and show him some tools for how to work through them.
Married 2.5 years
D-day 3/6/10
Divorced 5/14/10
Reconciling after divorce
I set an IC appointment for myself tomorrow. (I don't know if my H will go to IC.
It took many years for him to be willing to do MC, which we began about 3 months ago, and has been really helpful.) Your example of the alcoholic worked well for me....
True confessions, we have a poo-poo platter of issues. After years of trying to figure out why I couldn't get close to my H , I understand now that he is Passive-Agressive and emotionally unavailable. This was my experience, but now I *know* it - through research and through our counseling. It's been a huge "ah ha" experience......
While I've craved the experience of closeness, emotional intimacy, and companionship with my H, he was craving LOTS of sex -he experiences intimacy almost exclusively through sex. For him, by his own admission, if the sex is good, all's well....no need to go further...done.
So, we have alot of work to do, and while I'm honestly not sure where "we" are going, the thing I know for sure is that "I" am on a crazy, amazing path of discovery, and there's no turning back....
And I am SO grateful for having found SI.
sending my best to you....
I don't know if my H will go to IC
If your H will go to IC, that will help him a lot. Part of therapy is that it demystifies your thoughts. But if he will not go, have him try this thought experiment - if you can handle it.
Ask him what would happen if he finds out how the OW is doing. Really play it out. Suppose he called her, or found out from a mutual friend. So, the OW is single and embarking on a new career. Or maybe she got married and is pregnant. Or maybe she got laid off and is looking for a job. Whatever. So, let's assume he knows how she is doing. Does he want to call her? Suppose he does call her. They talk - it's awkward at first, it's been a long time. She has a new boyfriend or maybe she's been married awhile. Maybe she is happy to hear from your H, or maybe she's not. Play it out. And keep going.
(Make sure you do not break down in tears or pass judgment on anything he says!)
They talk and it's good. They want to meet for coffee to catch up. They set up a time, show up. She's gained a couple of pounds or she has lost a couple of pounds. She looks good or she looks bad. Whatever. They drink their coffee, catch up. The conversation is either good or bad. If it's good, they want to see each other again, just as friends. If it's bad, he's feeling crappy because they've lost that specialness. Either way, maybe they'll see each other again, just to see if the specialness can be recovered.
Do you see where I'm going? Make him play out the scenario to the very end. What happens next? What happens next? And then what happens next?
I did this once in therapy. My T asked, what would I do if I moved out into my own apartment? Would the OM come by to "visit"? I said, sure. Okay, then what happens? And you know... when I played it out to the end, it wasn't so great. I didn't want the OM to stay overnight, I didn't want to cuddle talk with him. It was just the excitement and the fantasy of it.
I wanted to stop the fantasy at the exciting part, but my T wouldn't let me. He (kindly) kept asking, and then what? And then what happens?
When you play it out to the end, it gets demystified and put in its proper place. And when it is in its proper place, he won't think back wistfully about her nor the affair anymore.
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just praying to a God that I don't believe in
'cause I got time while she got freedom
'cause when a heart breaks no it don't break ev
Mine was when my BH found out and I saw the reality of the devastation and hurt I brought upon him by having my affair. IMHO, a big problem is that it's hard to equate the infliction of emotional suffering as "real pain," because it's not bloody and there are no bones sticking out of the skin. But honestly, after seeing how badly hurt he was on D-day and afterward, I realized I might as well have just snuck up on him while he was sleeping and bashed him in the head with a sledgehammer.
It doesn't matter, though, that I am remorseful. He is divorcing me anyway.
Is she playing a game. Should this be even a tiny factor in my decision making? Or is she just speaking from guilt.
If I were in your shoes, I would be making efforts to block MOW from texting me on my cell phone. Then, I would pay attention to the actions of your SO. Only his actions will reveal if he wants to R, not any words coming from her.
Pay attention to his actions and listen to your heart. Neither will lie to you.
Should I take this as him not being serious about R and just faking the funk or am I being overly sensitive?
It could be that your WS is not making the effort needed, or it could be that the effort is tough and your WS hasn't figured out how to work his way through it.
Have you considered setting a goal for your WH? Maybe to have read Chapters 1 and 2 of "Not Just Friends" by the end of the week and be prepared to talk about his thoughts on the content? For the journal, maybe the goal is for him to list at least two non-kid/non-finance reflections each week to start? Your WH may need structure in order to develop the habit of doing the work needed in R.
Did you have an "Aha Moment" that Brought you out of the fog?
For me, it was about 5 months after D-Day. I was still foggy, though maybe a bit less than early into R. I had made some after hours calls to a work colleague who was having trouble at our company with her boss (she has since been pushed out of the company). She had been a good mentor to me, so I was returning the favor by talking through her situation.
However, she lived in the same city as xMOW. As a result, when my BW saw the cell bill and multiple calls at off hours to that city, she triggered. I had to do some scampering to prove the number was the colleague I said it was (I ultimately got her a company phone directory printout), but the pain in her expression was enough to clear the last of the fog away for me.
Did you BS 180 you?
She didn't have to. She had historically held to her word, so from the moment she told me I was to call a counselor or attorney, I knew what I had to do.
I can only tell you that the xMOW in my case played the martyr all the time. So she would be the type to suggest this, but only so that others would be drawn to her in a supportive way to tell her what a selfless person she was and how she deserved more.
The thought also occurs to me that it may be possible that MOW doesn't want to leave her M. By having your WH still married, she's "safe" from him wanting to ratchet up the intensity and try to push her to D from her BH. If you were to let your WH go, he might want something more from her that she's not prepared to give him.
How do you expect us BS to trust the WS again?
I don't care if my husband trusts me or not. That sounds bad, but really... he can check my phone, mileage, whatever. I know what I am doing and it doesn't matter if he trusts me or not.
And also is that important to the WS for us the BS to Trust you again?
It is not important to me. Of course, it is important because I would like to stay married to my husband (!), but I would never ask him to "trust me" about anything. He should ask me about anyone and anything, everyone and everything, whatever he needs. If he doesn't want to know, that's his prerogative. If he does, he should ask. That is his prerogative, too.
Things have been better between us lately, but I still think about the A constantly - maybe with breaks every 3 hours or so - I guess he doesn't realize this.
I'm thinking maybe he doesn't think it's a big deal for me to watch something like this. (I know in the past he has said he knows I will be thinking about the A anytime it comes up in the news, movies, etc for the rest of my life).
I guess I don't like that anything having to do with the A can be funny or the subject of a joke. (Not that that's exactly what happened,but I hope you know what I mean).
I guess I worry that he might not be taking the whole A thing seriously enough.
Or, maybe it's a sign that he thinks we're ok enough that he can make light of it? Idk.
I was just curious about others' experiences with this kind of thing.
Any thoughts?
I'm not good at letting out out my anger. I have a VERY bad tempter so over the years I've mentally blocked myself with breaking down and crying before I become physically violent.
So to let out some anger and pain I did an art project. Took copies of wedding photos, wedding invitation, a picture I had commissioned for this last anniversary (over 200$) of our World of Warcraft main characters. In blues I wrote my pains all over it and in reds my angers. The H was not meant to see it but did by accident.
He want's to burn it for obvious reasons. I told him the day I can truly look and him and tell him I forgive him I will give it to him to burn.
Doesn't this sound like a reasonable thing?
I'd never have spent the money on a wedding dress if I knew I was just going to a costume party.
How do you expect us BS to trust the WS again?
In short, I don't. Not in the way she used to trust me. I lost that when I had my A. I hope that she can feel an increasing sense of safety that what I tell her is true and real. And I think over time we've gotten to that. But 100% blind trust? That's gone forever.
For me it's important that Wells can feel safe in sharing her love with me. It's important that we don't have a relationship that dwells on the A, though neither of us will ever forget that it happened. It's important to me that Wells did find a way to forgive me, and it's important that I never forget the gift she gave me in both R and forgiveness.
Full trust? I don't expect it. Enough trust that the doubt doesn't prevent us from continuing to grow and develop as a happy couple delighted in each other's presence? That's what matters in the end.
Is your WH a compartmentalizer? My guess is that he doesn't link the presence of an A in entertainment (such as TV, movies or music lyrics) with HIS A. So he can go about watching the storyline and not trigger - even trying to make light of it - while you are triggering strongly.
It's probably something worth talking to him about. He needs to come to the understanding that just because he compartmentalizes it doesn't mean that you can. For R to succeed, he's going to need to gain greater awareness of how things affect you, not just him.
Is your art something you are keeping visible somewhere? If it's just tucked away he should be able to get past it until the day you feel safe enough to let him burn it.
He had to go in there because our main bathroom sink broke. like toxic fumes for 6 days trying to eat through shit in the drain bad.
I had it facing out so the acrylic paint could dry and not stain the walls.
Normally we never use that room. The toilet is off because it runs and it's LOUD. This apt building sucks for repairing anything. So under normal setting he never would have seen it. He wont go in that room because he hates it because me being in there means it's a bad day.
I think your idea sounds very reasonable.
I don't know if you have made this connection, or if it exists, but that piece of art is an expression of your pain and hurt and your WH wants to destroy it. He wants to destroy a part of you. Sorry if I am off-base, but it just seems like an underlying tone to the situation.
On a side note, when I was still a kid I made a comment about a similar type of piece that a female friend had sitting out. Just a crumpled clay figure she had made sitting on top of a piece of paper with a very painful poem that she had written. I commented that she should get rid of it, that it wasn't healthy to be reminded of that stuff. She got rid of it. I hate that I made that comment, that I suggested she not express herself in the way that was natural to her.
I think it is excellent that you can put your emotion into art, even if it is painful. I hope your WH respects that about you.


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QVC Shuts Account On Returns!!
Posted by Fisherman50 on 09/08/2007
We had shopped off & on with QVC for many years. Occasionally using their often bragged about "OPEN RETURN POLICY" - not a true statement on their part!! After returning 2 items in 2006 we GOT A OFFICIAL LETTER STATING WE HAD TOO MANY RETURNS AN IT COST QVC MONEY - too many returns (WHAT??!) AND WE MUST STOP RETURNING OR THEY MIGHT CLOSE OUR SHOPPING ACCOUNT! Close an account QVC is making $$$$ off - THEY ARE THE ONES WHO PROMISE YOU CAN RETURN FOR 30 DAYS. By the way, return was in original shipping pkg and full insured meaning WE PAID HIGHLY to TRY ON THEIR ITEMS and took GREAT care to PROPERLY. When we used the return policy on 2 items this year (again full insured/in original packages/at our expense) THEY SHUT OUR ACCOUNT DOWN ENTIRELY!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on 2007-09-08:
I just looked through their returns policy as posted on the web. Nothing at all about a limit on returns. Time for you to shop elsewhere.
Posted by Suusan B. on 2007-09-10:
So what's the rest of the story? I've been shopping with QVC for over ten years and have returned tons of stuff and they have never said a word.
Posted by Susanf on 2007-11-01:
I too received this same type of letter and was appalled!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are really "false advertisers" when they claim you can return and then they send you a deadbeat customer letter because you are not happy with your purchase. I ended up closing my account with them, sending a letter to the BBB and blocking QVC from my TV I can't stand them and none of my family or friends buy from them anymore... word of mouth is everything! I now shop HSN and love them and they actually have better quality items for less and appreciate their customers with rewards!
QVC shame of you for making people feel that they are horrible customers when your host say " what have you got to lose buy it and try it for 30 days and if you are not completely satisfied return it for a full refund" that statement is a bunch of crap and full of lies, lies! QVC shopper beware! Go to HSN instead you will be much more appreciated at HSN!
Posted by Happy_GaPEACH on 2008-02-07:
I have returned many things to QVC. Never a word or complaint. As a matter, of fact I am about to return a pair shoes were **"IMHO" were sized wrong.
**IMHO==>In my humble opinion
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I have returned many things to QVC. Never a word or complaint. As a matter of fact, I am about to return a pair shoes were **"IMHO" were sized wrong.
Posted by Shirwill on 2008-02-12:
I have had return policy issues with this company for a long time,mainly because I buy a lot from them and some of the merchandise is poorly sized or just plain cheap, but hey have not as yet threatened to close my account, probably because I spent a lot of money with them the past couple of years. Their customer service stinks and could rightfully be called "Screw the Customer Service". Had the straw that broke the camel's back today and intend to send their credit card to the company president, all cut up and with my complaint.
Posted by ex qvc shopper on 2008-09-26:
I have shopped with QVC since 1994...Never had a problem until this year with Customer Service. I received perishables that were sour, less then expected and sometimes plain old bad. I asked for my refunds were given them, then a letter came that I can order food products, but I cannot get a refund anymore. Okay, I accepted that, but what about a gps that didn't work, was so bad with the directions I have to just take park the car and take a cab to get to where I was going...what about the shoes that are suppose to fit your size but they didn't mention run small...or the clothes that are damaged, too small, or just not what it appeared to be on tv? Well, now I was suspended from shopping because I had too many returns...most are before the 30 day trial period!!!
I think QVC is looking for a class action suit...
Posted by twright on 2010-07-11:
Your account is only close due to returns if your return rate is over 50% of the merchandise purchased and if you ignore the first three letters asking you to call and help reduce returns
Posted by Mabeline on 2013-12-06:
I have ordered from QVC for years and spent thousands of dollars, the had a bad year with a lot of returns and my account was closed. This is false advertising. Nowhere on their website does it say you are limited on returns. They always advertise return within 30 days no problem, and the host emphasize this everyday all day. This is not true! I think we should all file a class action suite. In this bad economy, and some of us still try to purchase and help the economy. QVC has false advertising! I told all of my friends and family to never order from them. We all shop at Amazon
Posted by Former shopper on 2014-02-02:
I had my account closed for cancellations. The ironic thing was THEIR CS rep top me to put it on check hold and wait for reviews since quality had dropped and I was calling to drop membership. Did what I was told, got no letters or warnings until I got a letter saying I was dropped due to excessive cancellations. It all worked out great. The items I ordered and put on hold came in with awful reviews, Ripka, Dawkins and Bronzo, so by my canceling them I did not have to do returns. I would have got the "letter" regardless. So many retailers it was a eye opener! Very glad to have ended my relationship with them. The hosts push the 30 return policy but many get letters for that. My heart goes out to those who use the TV. These are NOT your friends.
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Posted by 1161klm on 09/30/2010
DO NOT BUY ROYAL PALACE RUGS FROM QVC. I received as a gift a rug from Royal Palace rugs sold thru QVC. The rug is literally FALLING APART! I have contacted QVC and received NO help from them in working with Royal Palace. Royal Palace has NO PHONE NUMBER and the email address on their website DOES NOT WORK. QVC said they do not have a phone number for me to be able to reach them. QVC cannot help you if the item is a gift from several people and you don't know who bought it. I have contacted the President's office at QVC and still no help! QVC is actively selling this company's product but tells me they have no way of reaching them or helping me reach them about my rug. That sounds a little weird! I am stuck with an expensive rug that falls apart every time I vacuum it!!!! DO NOT BUY RUGS FROM QVC!!!
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Posted by Venice09 on 2010-09-30:
How long have you had the rug, and why do you think it is falling apart? Those types of rugs do shed quite a bit, but that doesn't mean they are falling apart.
As far as I know, Royal Palace is QVC's in-house brand and the rugs are made exclusively for them, so QVC should be able to help you with any issues.
Posted by jbanthony938493 on 2010-09-30:
It's because Billy Mays didn't sell it to you. You bought it from the shamwow guy...
Posted by leet60 on 2010-09-30:
Royal palace rugs is a brand made exclusively for QVC. If QVC is not assisting you you might want to contact the BBB - they are a member and have a fairly decent record of positive responses to consumer issues.
Posted by 1161klm on 2010-10-01:
I can vacuum the rug 3-4 times and my vacuum is FULL of fibers each time. This is not normal. I have had the rug for 7 months so it should be pretty much done shedding. QVC said they didn't even have a telephone number in order to reach the rug company - which I thought was very odd!! They ARE NOT standing behind their product at all. Since I received it as a gift from several people in my office I don't know who actually "bought" the rug from QVC and I no longer work there so I am stuck as far as QVC. Other than these rugs are made only for QVC based on the style numbers. So I have an expensive rug that NO ONE WILL STAND BEHIND! DO NOT BUY FROM QVC OR ROYAL PALACE RUGS!
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-10-01:
Don't let the fibers in the vacuum scare you. I have some oriental rugs, and they do shed when vacuumed. How does the rug look compared to when it was new? Did you contact QVC within the thirty-day return period? They might have been more inclined to help you back then. Do these rugs come with any kind of warranty?
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-10-01:
1161klm, if the rug doesn't look worn, think of it like the filter in your dryer. Considering the amount of lint that is on the screen, it's amazing that there is anything left to the clothes, towels, etc. And yet those things actually do survive many drying cycles before wearing out.
Posted by sue on 2013-05-14:
As long as you own your rug it will "shed". This is normal for any handmade item. Vacuum your rug as you would a hardwood floor that you don't want to scratch.In other words don't beat beat to death. Handmade rugs will last a lifetime if you care for them properly and don't treat them like cheap wall to wall carpet that is heat set-glued to the backing. If you had a string of real pearls would you soak them in bleach if they darkened? Obviously not
Posted by Helen Will on 2013-06-14:
.I have about six QVC rugs. no problem
Posted by Jean on 2013-06-27:
I purchased a Royal Palace runner about 5 years ago and have had no problems. The rug did shed for quite a while but that seems to be quite normal with all wool rugs, even the quality wall-to-wall wool rugs I had installed in my new home did the same. For those of you who have not been able to get help from QVC, here's link which might help since it gives direct e-mail addresses for both father and son at Royal Palace. http://www.royalpalacerugs.com/contact.html
Posted by Lois on 2013-08-12:
I happen to be on line looking for a Royal Palace runner at this time. I love my wool rug. All carpets shed when new - cheap and pricey ones. My current runner is 5 years, and I still get "dust bunnies." In areas where you vacuum constantly - the shedding stops. Royal Palace is a well-made thick rug - I love them because the price is right!
Posted by D.Taylor on 2013-09-08:
So sorry you are disappointed with Royal Palace Rugs,I love all five of mine. I bought my rugs six years ago and when NEW , literally I had rolled out of package and set on floor when my husband spilled white paint on my red rug .I cried, he got a white towel and a little water and it cleaned right up.Yes it shed terribly at first ,I mean a lot ! But it eventually tapers down on the shedding , it never completely stops shedding but they are great rugs,easy to clean and maintain their color.I'm actually looking on QVC web site to purchase another one.
Posted by Loretta P. on 2013-09-19:
I own 8 of these rugs, all different sizes and shapes. I love them. So easy to clean when needed. Still as beautiful as the day I purchased my first one, about 9 years ago. Sorry about your rug though. I guess it happens sometimes, but for the majority, these rugs are wonderful.
Posted by Terri L. on 2013-10-04:
Obviously you have never owned a good wool rug before.. this is NORMAL!! Have had QVC rugs for years!!! Love them!
Posted by Jean B. on 10-9-13 on 2013-10-09:
I bought a Royal Palace rug about 8 years agoon QVC and I still have it in my family room. I have had it professionally cleaned twice. I have had no problems with it falling apart and is still vibrant. I am looking at another one to replace the one I have simply because I am tired of looking at the same thing. Just want something new.
Posted by SB on 2013-11-11:
I have had two rugs for many years. Around 10 years. They shed a lot in the beginning and I would say they did for well over a year. I could tell because of an open canister vac.
I still get fibers vacuuming them but not as much. Losing these fibers did not alter the rug or change it's looks. Nor is it falling apart. They are in high traffic areas.
I would definitely purchase one again.
Posted by Virginia on 2013-12-17:
I sent to professional cleaner as instructed on tag. They came back limp and covered with tons of fine powder. What can I do? I love my rugs. I have had them for about 6-7 years.
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QVC sells fake jewelry
Posted by Mykidd on 12/11/2010
I just read a complaint written by another person regarding Qvc jewelry and I had the exact same thing happen to me today. I took some of my gold and silver jewelry to a very reputable gold and coin exchange that was recommended to me by several people and I was SHOCKED when the jewelry examiner told me that my Qvc jewelry that was "supposed" to be 18k gold and 925 sterling was actually only PLATED. All of the pieces were stamped 18k and 925 sterling. The gold and coin exchange went through a very specific process to determine the authenticity of the jewelry and I feel that they were very honest. they gave me $550.00 for the pieces that did not come from Qvc and just handed back the pieces from Qvc and said they couldn't accept them. the gold and coin exchange would not benefit in any way by turning away real gold and silver pieces. they did not try to give me a few dollars for the Qvc pieces. they simply said they couldn't accept them. I had several pieces from Qvc and needless to say I got ripped off. I will never patronize Qvc again.
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Posted by madconsumer on 2010-12-11:
qvc sells plated jewelry. they have different types of gold from 10k, 14k, 18k and the plated. ones needs to be very clear on the type they are purchasing.
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-12:
A customer might not completely understand what they are buying, but plated jewelry should not be stamped 10k, 14k, 18k or 925. These two reviews are enough to make me believe that QVC is misrepresenting its jewelry. I have some gold pieces that I bought from them years ago, and now I'm wondering if they are genuine.
Posted by momsey on 2010-12-12:
I thought all they sold was plated jewelry.
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-12:
No, not at all. They have a very large inventory of 14k and 18k gold jewelry. I used QVC a lot before we had any stores around here, and they were very specific about the content of the jewelry, even going as far as to show the stamp. As I said back on the other review, this is shocking.
Posted by madconsumer on 2010-12-12:
qvc operates by law. they do not sell plated items as pure.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-12:
Not that I would ever buy anything from QVC to begin with, but arent they supposed to tell you this on their programs? I think the QVC channel is about the most useless channel I have on my cable box.
Posted by trmn8r on 2010-12-12:
P-C -> Back around '93, I lived in a communal arrangement where there were 15 other residents. One guy kept a phone in the common area, and bought stuff off these shopping channels. I thought it was something like an addiction. He bought a lot of jewelery, and got a real high off anything that glittered. I skip over that channel, always afraid I might get the itch.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-12:
My parents have been watching those home-shopping channels for 20 years now. They flip back and forth between them ALL DAY LONG. They know all of the hosts/hostesses by name. They also purchase many of their over-priced items. I am sure I will have a piece of QVC jewelry under the tree this year...lol.
Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-12:
I used QVC back then as a convenience. I didn't have a car and the only stores we had were tiny Kmart and Jamesway. The 'C' is the only real advantage of Quality-Value-Convenience.
Posted by trmn8r on 2010-12-12:
incredible -> That is *exactly* what my friend did - back and forth from one channel to the next, and he knew everyone's name. I honestly think it was an addiction. I saw his jewelery box once, and it was chock full of rings.
I have to admit, I have my own little addiction going here, as documented in another post. But it only costs me about $7 a pop.
Venice -> I can understand that. Jamesway! That brings back memories. I didn't mean to imply everyone who shops QVC has a problem, just so you know.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-12:
Men who have more jewelry than me creep me out.
Posted by Alain on 2010-12-12:
What, Ript, you don't like my 'Bling'!?
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-12:
Before I answer that Alain I need to know if you're looking for honesty or kindness.
Posted by Alain on 2010-12-12:
I think I'd better go for some honesty here! I really only wear 1 peice of jewelry: my wedding ring. I don't think 'Bling' would really look all that good on me!
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-12-12:
In that case Alain, you passed inspection with flying colors.
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Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-13:
You are right about shopping channels being an addiction, trmn. When I first discovered QVC around twenty years ago, it was a novel idea and I got sucked in. Those hosts are very persuasive. I even went to one of their live shows at Steamtown (my son enjoyed the trains). I did come to realize that the quality and value were not that enticing. And when new stores came to town, my relationship with QVC finally ended.
Posted by Cindy on 2012-01-10:
I purchased a 14k solid gold bracelet (stamped 14k) a few years ago. Recently I went to a dealer to sell it and was told it was not gold. They had done the magnetic test. Then I went to another dealer who did the acid test on it and he concurred that it was not real gold. They both said it was gold plated or gold filled. I called qvc 4 days ago and am still waiting for a complaint supervisor to call me back. Now I wonder which is worse... qvc quality or qvc service.
Posted by Ginny on 2013-08-02:
Oh yes they do sell plated jewlery!. Lost my job of 13yrs. Times got tuff so I took my beautiful jewlery to sell and was told it was plated 14K. I had bought alot of chains and rings that I was very proud of. the embarrassment alone was bad enough but knowing that I spent thousands of dollars on crap brought me to tears. I sent them a letter and told them to look at my account and reimburse me. Never heard a word. I no longer have an account and I knew I was not the only one. Beware of wolves in sheeps clothing!!
Posted by Barbara on 2013-08-31:
I have shopped at some "shopping" channels and bought quite a few items, and for the most part have been satisfied with them all. However I have not tried to sell anything back to someone buying gold so I dont know FOR SURE if its all real gold. It hasnt changed in color or anything. I do know this.....trying buying at some of the jewelry stores in the mall. They do not even reveal that the gemstone is real or lab created. They wont tell you unless you ask them. I have gotten some great deals on items that would have cost alot more if you had went to a good jewelry store. That is a fact. Whether or not, is it an addiction???? I think that some people can become HOARDERS out there when they buy and buy anything. We all like a new trinket here and there. The person that made fun of the person giving them something new from QVC for x-mas. Well that was a bit rude. Be glad you are getting something nice for any holiday. I love gemstones. I am a bit of a collector, and some might say its a, addiction. I do need to cut back at times!!! Some are addiction to buy purses, shoes, just anything. I like new jewelry at times. You have to know what you are buying. Find out if its gold, or silver. Be careful how you clean silver....it might tarnish. Also with silver......keep it in containers that protect it.
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Really Crummy
Posted by Crabbya on 05/10/2009
I've been a QVC customer for about 20 years, and I've seen the quality of many of their offerings, especially clothing and bed linens, getting crummier and crummier. I purchased an item a week ago ICitiknits crop pants) I was really surprised at the quality of the fabric - it was really thin and cheesy, and certainly not worth the $40+ I paid, so back it went. I tried to post a comment about this item, and was notified by QVC that my comment didn't meet their criteria, and would not be posted. Guess they really don't want honest criticism, and I can't see that I'll be purchasing much more from them.
I've returned the last few items I purchased, simply because the quality was not there any longer. Sad...
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Posted by Anonymous on 2009-05-10:
It's a shame that QVC will not post your comments about the product. If your complaint about the pants were written as clearly as your complaint about QVC, I don't see a problem. If that is the way QVC does business then you are right in not purchasing from them anymore.
Posted by Soaring Consumer on 2009-05-10:
Based on other comments on this site I believe it is the way QVC does business now. Voted helpful.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-05-10:
sue em.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-05-10:
Mama used to love QVC and got a lot of her clothes there but now I notice that IF she orders from them, most of it goes right back.
Posted by mookie5101 on 2009-05-12:
I am in total agreement with you. My family and I were customers since 1989. For years we swore by QVC. The pricing was always a little higher, but the trust and quality was assured. For the past couple of years things deteriorated to a point that I no longer buy from them nor trust what they are saying. The last few purchases I made (approximately five) all were not as expected. I did not return them but ended up donating them to the Salvation Army. In this economy, I cannot afford to take a 50-50 chance on what I am buying. Besides, the stores and other on-line sites are giving much better deals these days. I am sorry you had to experience this problem with them.
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Account Closed Without Notification
Posted by Mookie5101 on 10/09/2008
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- My family and I have dealt with QVC for approximately 20 yrs. In the last several years we have noticed a decrease in customer service and quality of goods. I am a relatively new member and sorry I got involved with QVC. After spending quite a bit of money on goods, they closed my account. I have not returned anything or canceled an item. I have no idea why this occurred. I do believe, however, that it is QVC's responsibility to inform their members as to what is going on. The economy is bad. QVC has become arrogant.
I hope that people are smart enough to hold on to their money and not make QVC any richer.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-09:
I don't believe you're telling everything. One reason I don't believe you is you start by saying YOU and your family have been using QVC for 20 years. You then, in about the next breath, say you are a new member to QVC. Which is it? Anyway, you're leaving something out.
Posted by Suusan B. on 2008-10-09:
Are you talking about your QVC membership or your Q-Card account? Surely you were given a reason why they made the decision to close your account? I've been purchasing items from QVC for over 10 years and have found their customer service to be superior to other shopping networks, i.e. HSN. I've returned a fair number of items without any problems.
Posted by madconsumer on 2008-10-10:
could it be due to in-activity? i think we need more information.
Posted by MyDogsMom on 2008-10-10:
I doubt it's inactivity that closed the QVC account. I don't buy often....maybe once every 3-4 years, and my account is always there when I go to buy.
Something is missing from this story.
Posted by DBone on 2008-10-10:
You and your family have delt with them for 20 years?...But then in the next sentence you are new to them? You should run for president.
Posted by mookie5101 on 2008-10-10:
There is nothing more to this story. My mother had been a member since 1989. She has since passed away. I recently became a member (under a different account). I opened the account in August and have made a number of purchases. Everything was fine. With my latest purchases (approximately 2-3 days ago) all were canceled with no reason given. Nothing was returned during that time nor was anything canceled by me. I have excellent credit and have no issues along those lines.
I would appreciate it if people didn't imply that this was some sort of story or lie. I simply posted this incident to alert other people what could happen.
My mother spent thousands of dollars during her life with QVC. Early on the products were fine. In later years, we did not think think the quality was as it once was. If you have a differing opinion, that is fine. But, please, do not make it appear that what I wrote is some how being made up.
And, to answer a previous inquiry, they closed my QVC membership account. I do not have a Q card.
Posted by mookie5101 on 2008-10-10:
Something else came to mind as I was reading the above comments. I have had an HSN membership since 1989. HSN's audience and QVC's audience are, in my opinion, different. I am not here to make comparisons. HSN definitely has its strengths and weaknesses. However, I will say this. I have returned items to HSN over the years with relative ease. From time to time there have been minor disputes, but, generally speaking, no big issues. I will give them credit for this. They never once threatened to cancel my membership nor came close to it. As far as customer service is concerned, I have had good experiences and bad experiences. That's the nature of the beast, I guess. As much as I may be ok with HSN, someone else may have a different experience. That is just the way life is sometimes.
Oh, and the person who wrote that I should run for President, that was very disrespectful. I only posted something that I thought would help other people. I wish I could say the same for your comment. I will think twice before posting anything again. And the person who refers to himself/herself as The Judge, before judging anyone and implying they are lying, if you had posed a question instead of simply stating you don't believe me, maybe I could have clarified that my mother just died and she was the one who bought from QVC for the family. Those types of comments are a waste of time.
You can post whatever like from here on end as I will not be checking back. Take my posting for what they are worth to you.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-10:
-deleted cuz I'm too tired to argue-
You're right, Mookie. Company screwed up. Like TW says......I don't know how they stay in business.
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Lifetime Warranty Is Very Limited
Posted by BattersbyB on 10/07/2008
I've been a QVC customer since the beginning and today I terminated my relationship. In July I purchased a Lock and Lock set and 60 days later one of the pieces broke. I called QVC to get a replacement for the "limited lifetime warranty" item. At first it looked like everything would be handled but 10 days later there was no resolution. So I called again and was told they sent a letter (which I never got) and that they would call my cell phone. A week after this (we're now at 1 month) I called again only to be told that I should call the manufacturer myself to see if they would honor the issue.
That's it. I'm done with horrible customer service. I spent more than $100 a month at QVC on a variety of items. NO MORE. I will miss my Philosophy products, but not this attitude.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-07:
You probably didn't really need most of that stuff you were spending all that money on anyway, so good for you!
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-07:
1200 dollars a year from that place. When do you have time to use this stuff?
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-07:
ZZ, my aunt was a QVC junkie..she had that Cr@p piled up everywhere... clothes, gadgets, cubic zircona jewelry, just to name a few.. when stuff piled up too high, she'd re-gift it to others. for my highschool graduation, she gave me 'diamond' earrings..LOL, they were cute though.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-10-07:
I guess the channel can be addicting. I still laugh about when that goof fell off of the ladder on there a few years back.
Posted by MyDogsMom on 2008-10-08:
Why not just call the Lock & Lock people? If they don't honor the warranty, next time it's on air call and tell them you'd like to give a glowing testimonial. Give the truth once they patch you through. I saw that once on a Dell and the Dell rep personally got the person's info and said he'd take care of it!
Posted by RIPPED-OFF BY QVC on 2011-02-20:
I like to call it QVC "customer no service". They are worthless unless you are calling to
give them your credit card number.
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Return Shipping and Handling Policies.
Posted by Shirwill on 02/12/2008
PENNSYLVANIA -- Recently purchased a garment which arrived with the correct size on the label, however, the garment fell far short of the measurement it was supposed to be. I took it to several women who wear smaller sizes than I do, and it was even too small for them. I would have been happy to keep the garment, as it was well made, but as it was several inches smaller than the label said it was, had no choice but to return it. Under the circumstances, I asked QVC to refund the S&H and also the return postage which I had to pay. They never answered or disputed what I said, just gave me a refund for the basic cost of the garment, and I am supposed to eat the S&H both ways. I would not object if I returned the item because I did not like it, etc. I think they should charge all the S&H to the company that manufactred the garment, rather than the poor consumer, in this case me. Perhaps these companies would then have some decent quality control. This happens frequently with QVC. Some of the merchandise I get from them does not meet my standards, is poorly sized, or else is of such cheap construction that I cannot keep it.
It is not the amount, but the principal of it and after awhile it all adds up to a considerable amount of money. Needless to say, I will not be buying anything from QVC anymore. This was the last straw for me.
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Posted by spiderman2 on 2008-02-12:
Did you actually talk to someone or was the request by email? It was a manufacturing error if the sizing wasn't correct. They usually provide measurements and you should be able to rely on those being accurate. If it was done via email, I would try to talk to an actual person.
Posted by madconsumer on 2008-02-13:
i ship stuff all the time to qvc, and yes, YOU are required to pay for shipping BOTH ways. just part of the way mail order shopping goes.
Posted by Suusan B. on 2008-02-13:
Every time I've returned an item to QVC - - for any reason - - they have refunded the original shipping charge but I was responsible for paying the return postage.
Posted by Shirwill on 2008-02-14:
madconsumer: YOU are WRONG! I have been doing catalogue and internet shopping for a long time, and other companies who value their good costumers and have better customer service practices, frequently have either sent me a prepaid return postage sticker or else refunded all the shipping and handling. There is little or no quality control anymore with manufactures, and as long as they are able to continue to pass on all the shipping costs to the buyer, there never will be. This item was clearly a matter of poor quality control. Incidentally, QVC did not even refund the tax on the item in this case, which they are supposed to.
Posted by GothicSmurf on 2008-02-14:
The only time I was not required to pay return postage is when something was sent that was either defective or totally wrong. If I returned if I didn't like it I had to pay postage.
Posted by Shirwill on 2008-02-14:
Gothic Smurf: Exactly the problem with the item. If size item mislabeled and several sizes smaller than the size indicated, what are you supposed to do with the item? Keep it and throw it away, send it back and ask for an item of the correct size and hope that it is right this time, and then pay additional S&H? By this time the item has cost $15.00+ more. A mis-sized garment is the same as a defective item, period!
Posted by abbykito on 2008-09-29:
I have never paid return shipping on a QVC item that is defective or is not as decribed. If I do not like the item when it arrives that is a different matter. I phone their customer service and talk to them and only once or twice have I needed to speak to a supervisor.
Posted by Deela on 2009-02-19:
QVC is a 50/50 shot you receive satisfactory service and information. I had a nightmare returning and item, using their QLabel, which is untraceable through USPS, although you HAVE to drop it off at USPS. The label does not have tracking numbers that belong to USPS (as indicated to me by their management at the Post Office). Plus USPS doesn't "scan" it in until the delivery service (yes, you read it correctly, the delivery service which is UPS or DHL), PICKS IT UP FROM THE POST OFFICE TO DELIVER TO QVC! How do you like that. And yet still you can track your item. Anyone could escond with it. ANYONE. My laptop sat at the post office in a bin for TWO WEEKS and was not scanned IN...ONLY SCANNED OUT! Nice. And the best part? QVC Customer Reps did not even know this! I talked with four of them. The best part, the "supervisor" at QVC Customer Service actually had the gall to call me, in so many words, a liar when I told him it sat at the post office of TWO WEEKS; and also when I told him USPS would NOT give me a slip of paper when I dropped it off to indicate they recieved it because USPS told me it's not THEIR LABEL; it's QVC's! I know more about QVC shipping procedure than THEY do!
And the best part? Now that QVC received the item 25 days later, they are in the process of notifying my Mastercard to refund my three payments...AND DO NOT NOTIFY QVC UNTIL TWO MONTHS HAVE PASSED IF I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY REFUND! TWO MONTHS!!
I am D-O-N-E with these clowns.
I can get a court date quicker.
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Purchase Tracfone With 1400 Minutes; Phone Arrived; No Minutes
Posted by Dmahlum on 04/18/2014
WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA -- In March, 2014 I purchased a prepaid Tracfone with 1400 minutes & triple minutes from QVC. The phone arrived in March, 2014 and I followed directions on getting the prepaid minutes applied. I spoke with staff and supervisors from QVC on 11 different occasions. I was given a number to call for the wireless service. I spoke with them and followed their instructions 9 different times. No one can tell me why this problem cannot be resolved, just they are working on it and this has been a problem with other customers. I am so terribly frustrated. My only option left is to contact the QVC, CEO in West Chester, PA to try and get some relief.
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Phone Not Keeping Charge, Losing Minutes
Posted by Dorothyballard on 02/01/2014
The phone is not keeping charge and losing minutes. I purchased 500 minutes for prior phone and did not receive those.
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QVC Worst Ever
Posted by Jaclynnwatkins24 on 12/30/2013
DETROIT, MICHIGAN -- QVC is the worst company I have ever had an experience with. I ordered this item for my boyfriend for Christmas two weeks before Christmas. The item was not even ready to ship until 3 almost 4 weeks later. Then they wouldn't ship the item because I used a debit card card instead of a credit card. This was the worst situation I have ever been in. I will never order from QVC, ever again. There are better sites then this overpriced garbage!
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This hotel is located in Bicester (Steeple Aston), where area attractions include Oxfordshire Museum, Blenheim Palace, and Bicester Golf and Country Club. Regional attractions also include Pitts Rivers Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
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In addition to 2 restaurants, The Holt Hotel features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include 24-hour room service and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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